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Key Highlights CME Group is launching regulated futures contracts for three major altcoins, including Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM), with trading expected to begin on February 9 However, the launch of altcoin futures contracts still needs regulatory approval In order to mimic the nature of crypto markets to client demand, the exchange is planning to bring its entire crypto derivatives business to a near 27/7 trading model in early 2026 The CME Group, the leading global derivatives exchange, is taking a huge step as it announced its plan to launch futures contracts for 3 major digital assets, including Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM). This expansion comes alongside a major shift to nearly nonstop trading for all its crypto products.  (Source: CME Group on X) CME Group Expands Its Institutional Bridge into Crypto The new futures contracts for ADA, LINK, and XLM are scheduled to start trading on February 9, 2026, after receiving final approval from regulators. CME Group stated that each cryptocurrency will have two types of contracts, which are a standard size for large institutions and a smaller “micro” version aimed at a broader range of traders, including retail investors.  Specifically, the standard ADA contract will be for 100,000 ADA, while the Micro ADA contract will be for 10,000 ADA. On the other hand, for LINK, the sizes are 5,000 LINK and 250 LINK. The XLM contracts will be for 250,000 Lumens and 12,500 Lumens.  These new future contracts will be cash-settled. It means that traders will profit or lose based on price changes without ever directly holding the actual cryptocurrencies. This provides a regulated way for investors to hedge against price swings or simply gain exposure to these altcoins.  “Given crypto’s record growth over the last year, clients are looking for trusted, regulated products…

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Filed under: News - @ January 15, 2026 4:28 pm